2015 Map of Hurricane Mesa

About this map

Hurricane Mesa and the surrounding high-altitude terrain of the Absaroka Range dominate this 2015 study of northwestern Wyoming. Situated within the Shoshone National Forest, the landscape is defined by its complex drainage systems, including the N Fork Crandall Cr and Papoose Cr. To the southwest, Indian Peak rises as a prominent landmark, while secluded water sources like Brown Bear Spring are tucked away in the steep topography. This map reveals a wilderness area shaped by geological forces, where the absence of established settlements highlights the preservation of the back-country. Names like One Hunt Cr and Hoodoo Cr reflect a landscape that remains tied to its early hunting and exploration history, providing a detailed record of the physical geography before 21st-century environmental shifts.